Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer: Build & Test Hardware

Umbra; California (MO); Sur place; USD 125 000 - 150 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible Time Off

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company contribution

Stock Options

Free Parking

Résumé du poste

Umbra is seeking a skilled Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build, and test next-generation space systems. The role involves hands-on hardware development, collaboration with engineers, and ensuring reliability for mission-critical applications.

The successful candidate will work on-site in Santa Barbara, contribute to cross-functional teams, and apply first principles engineering and CAD/FEA skills to deliver flight-ready components.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 3+ years in aerospace, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanisms and mechanical systems.

Responsabilités

• Design, build and test spacecraft hardware and mechanisms with cross-functional teams.
• Develop initial design concepts and prototypes.
• Work with Chief Engineer and Systems Architects to optimize designs for performance and manufacturability.
• Create detailed design documentation and ICDs.
• Develop work instructions, test plans and reports.

Connaissances

CAD software

FEA

First principles

Mechanical design

Hands-on assembly

Problem solving

Python/C++

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Outils

ASME Y14.5 drafting

Prototype fabrication

Description du poste

Umbra is seeking a skilled Spacecraft Mechanical Engineer to design, prototype, build, and test next-generation space systems. The role involves hands-on hardware development, collaboration with engineers, and ensuring reliability for mission-critical applications.

The successful candidate will work on-site in Santa Barbara, contribute to cross-functional teams, and apply first principles engineering and CAD/FEA skills to deliver flight-ready components.